Equality information and objectives (public sector equality duty) statement
Colebourne Primary School is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within our school community. We believe that every member of our school, regardless of their background, deserves an equal opportunity to thrive and succeed. We are dedicated to ensuring that all students, staff, and parents feel valued, respected, and able to contribute their unique qualities and perspectives to our school environment.
As a public sector organization, we are bound by the Public Sector Equality Duty under the Equality Act 2010. This duty requires us to:
- Eliminate Discrimination: We will work tirelessly to eliminate all forms of discrimination, including direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, and victimization based on the nine protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
- Advance Equality of Opportunity: We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all members of our school community. This includes students, staff, parents, and visitors. We will actively seek to identify and remove barriers to learning and participation.
- Foster Good Relations: We will foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. Our aim is to create a school environment that is inclusive, respectful, and welcoming to all, regardless of their background.
Equality Information
We have established the following objectives to guide our efforts in promoting equality and inclusion at Colebourne Primary School.
- Achievement and Attainment: We will strive to close the attainment gap between different groups of students, particularly focusing on those who are underachieving. We will monitor progress and provide targeted support to ensure all students reach their full potential.
- Inclusive Curriculum: We will review and adapt our curriculum to ensure it reflects the diversity of our society and is accessible to all students, regardless of their background. We will promote diversity and inclusion in teaching materials and classroom activities.
- Professional Development: We will provide training and development opportunities for our staff to enhance their understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion. This will enable them to create an inclusive and welcoming learning environment.
- Engaging with Parents and Carers: We will actively engage with parents and carers to ensure they are involved in their child’s education and the wider school community. We will provide information and support in a way that is accessible and inclusive.
- Monitoring and Review: We will regularly review our progress in achieving our equality objectives. We will involve all stakeholders in this process.
Conclusion
At Colebourne Primary School we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of our educational community. We invite all members of our school community to join us in this important endeavour as we work together to create a school where every individual is valued, respected, and given the opportunity to flourish.
This statement will be reviewed at least every 4 years annually to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness in promoting equality and inclusion.